A massive tornado outbreak has hit the Midwest and southern US, resulting in at least four fatalities and nearly 100 tornadoes. The National Weather Service issued a near-record 284 tornado warnings in one day, with warnings stretching almost 1,000 miles. Following this, a cold front will linger, leading to severe flooding across the region, particularly with expected rainfall over 12 inches in some areas, which is extremely rare. Communities are urged to prepare for significant disruptions due to the expected flooding, especially in areas already affected by tornadoes.
The combined 284 tornado warnings issued on Wednesday is a near-record, surpassed only by April 2011's outbreak, highlighting the immense strain on weather services.
The cold front causing these tornadoes is expected to linger, leading to a life-threatening and potentially historic flash flood event across the Midwest.
Rainfall near Memphis is predicted to exceed 12 inches in three days, a level of rainfall that is expected to recur less than once in a thousand years.
Communities in southern Illinois should prepare for severe disruptions as the Ohio River is projected to crest at 47 feet, marking a significant flooding event.
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